Murder, She Wrote

Crime drama starring Angela Lansbury as a writer with a mystery-solving sideline

Murder, She Wrote

Parental Guide

Simple crime drama is tame by today's standards.

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Parents need to know that although the violence in this fan-favorite crime drama is extremely tame compared to many of today's graphic series (almost to the point of being a bit cheesy), each episode does revolve around a murder investigation. The deadly confrontation is often shown on screen, as well as several scenes of the corpse and the crime scene (often blood-stained). The heroine is a successful, self-confident woman whose determined inquiries and attention to detail often outshine the work of professional detectives.

Season 12 Episode 16:

Murder Among Friends

Season 12 Episode 15:

The Dark Side of the Door

Details in a manuscript convince a young editor (Tracy Middendorf) that the author (Richard Beymer) kidnapped her 11 years earlier, but when the author is found dead, the editor becomes the primary suspect.

Season 11 Episode 11:

An Egg to Die For

Season 11 Episode 10:

Murder of the Month Club

While working on an infomercial, Jessica helps a detective friend (George DiCenzo) probe a strangulation, and tries to find out why a member of her studio audience (Gale Hansen) is found dead during the taping.

Season 3 Episode 10:

Stage Struck

Season 3 Episode 9:

Obituary for a Dead Anchor

Jessica reluctantly agrees to a television interview for an old friend but is surprised when a different reporter arrives to conduct the taping; a boat explosion leads everyone to believe the journalist (Chad Everett) has been killed.